Big Bear RD over Bear Creek
GoodFayette County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 720 S · Structure no. 2100059
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bear RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Bear RD over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Bear RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Bear RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Big Bear RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Big Bear RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bear RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.